The Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina (UFSC) is the fifth most sustainable university in Brazil and second among the federal universities, according to a survey published by the 2023 QS World University Rankings last Wednesday, 26 October. In the top positions are, respectively, the Universidade de São Paulo (USP), the Universidade Estadual de Campinas (Unicamp), the Universidade Estadual Paulista (Unesp) and the Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS).

The QS rankings analyzed the performance of 700 universities around the world. It was the first time they carried out an assessment with a specific focus on Sustainability. The methodology comprised indicators designed to measure an institution’s ability to tackle the world’s environmental, social, and governance challenges.

The aim is to assess the institutional impact in order “to effectively capture university performance when it comes to making positive change for people and planet”. Indicators are split into two major groups: social impact and environmental impact measures. In the first group, criteria such as gender equality and affirmative action, knowledge exchange among institutions, academic reputation, and employability are evaluated.

The second group encompasses aspects such as sustainable research, sustainable education and sustainable institutions – the latter assesses, for instance, the university’s sustainability strategy, the availability of an energy emissions report, and the existence of student societies focused on environmental sustainability, among others.

Read the full article on the UFSC’s website (in English).

The Office of International Relations (SINTER) announces the final results of the pre-selection of  graduate students to undertake mobility in one of the partner universities members of the Asociación de Universidades Grupo Montevideo [Association of Universities of Group Montevideo] [AUGM], through the Escala  Posgrado program, according to the Call for Applications no. 15 SINTER 2022, of 19 September 2022.

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The Office of International Relations (SINTER) announces the final results of the pre-selection process of technical and administrative staff members to go on exchange in one of the partner universities of the Asociación de Universidades Grupo Montevideo [Association of Montevideo Group Universities] (AUGM), through the Escala Gestores y Administradores program, in accordance with the Call for Applications no. 14/2022/SINTER, of 16 September 2022.

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The Office of International Relations (SINTER) at UFSC announces the final results of the selection process for the AUGM Escala de Estudiantes de Grado program for the 2023.1 semester, according to the Call for Applications no. 13 SINTER 2022.

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The Institutional Center for Languages and Translation (NILT/SINTER) has launched the course “Culture in focus in German texts: a translation project” targeted at the UFSC community. Registrations are open from 7 to 22 November 2022, on this link.

The course aims to develop a translation project based on functionalist approach to translation. The aim is for participants to perceive the cultural aspects within different textual genres in German, as well as to recognize the essential factors of the functionalist approach to translation, which is the focus of the project. As an outcome, participants are expected to feel capable of developing a translation project based on the textual analysis model for translation.

The synchronous classes will take place online, via Google Meet, from 23 November to 14 December, from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., on Wednesdays. The course totals 16 hours and has 20 places. Participants are required to have A2-level proficiency in German to participate. Should you have any questions, please contact Juliana de Abreu at cursonilt@gmail.com.

The Office of International Relations (SINTER) announces that applications are open for undergraduate and graduate students to apply for an exchange opportunity in Norway.

Students enrolled in the following programs at UFSC may apply:

Undergraduate programs: Agriculture, Aquaculture Engineering, Animal Science, Biology, Nutrition and Food Science and Technology;

Graduate programs: Plant Genetic Resources, Agroecosystems, Aquaculture and Food Science.

Applications are open between 25 and 31 October 2022.

Check the application procedures in the Call for Applications 17 SINTER 2022.

The free trial access to the SciVal (Elsevier) Platform, which has begun on 3 October, was extended until 25 November. The aim is to evaluate the possibilities and relevance of obtaining access to the Platform for UFSC. The participation of everyone is essential to guide the decision, as hiring Elsevier’s services will depend on the positive evaluation from the university community. Learn more about the platform here.